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1 Living Independently in South Carolina Resources for People with Disabilities Supported by The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council Created by Able South Carolina

2 Living Independently in South Carolina Copyright South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, 2012 Any part of this directory may be reproduced in any form, by photocopying or by any electronic or mechanical means, without permission in wri ng from both the copyright owner and the publisher of this directory. The laws men oned in this resource directory are for informa onal purposes only and expressly not for the purpose of legal advice. We wish to thank the following individuals in the crea on of this directory: Able SC Interns: Bri any Ap, Rebekah Auld, Barry Brannum, Carlen Ellis, Karen Ngan, Rebecca Wells & Jiayi Qian First Published in 2012 by Able South Carolina Printed in

3 Welcome Welcome Living Independently in South Carolina includes a wide range of resources that support independent living and inclusion for people with disabili es living in South Carolina. This directory is available in braille, large print, and Spanish. Should you need an alterna ve format, please call the South Carolina Independent Living Council at (800) We hope that everyone who uses this directory finds it resourceful! Supported By: The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council 3

4 Advocacy Mentoring Direction Education Opportunity "The legitimate purpose of society and its governments is not to govern people and to promote the good life for them, but to empower them to govern themselves and to provide the good life for themselves and their fellow humans." -Justin Dart Inclusion Empowerment Community Choices Independence 4

5 Contents Advocacy & Legal Rights Advocacy Phone Page # AAPD AARP South Carolina ADAPT APRIL ARC of South Carolina The Benefit Bank Consor um for Ci zens with Disabili es DAC (Now Able South Carolina) disability Resource Center LaMondré Pough Unlimited, LLC - Speaker Mental Health America of SC Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) NAMI of South Carolina Na onal Council on Independent Living Partners in Policymaking PRO-Parents Protec on & Advocacy for People with Disabili es SC Appleseed Legal Jus ce Center SC Au sm Society SC Client Assistance Program (CAP) SC Developmental Disabili es Council SC Statewide Independent Living Council SC Share Special Needs Advocacy Walton Op ons for Independent Living Walton Op ons for Independent Living- Lowcountry Important Laws Americans with Disabili es Act (ADA) ADA Title I: Employment ADA Title II: State and Local Government Ac vi es ADA Title III: Public Accommoda ons ADA Title IV: Telecommunica ons Relay Services Air Carrier Access Act Architectural Barriers Act Civil Rights of Ins tu onalized Persons Act Fair Housing Act Individuals with Disabili es Educa on Act The Olmstead Act Rehabilita on Act Table of Contents 5

6 Table of Contents Contents 6 Important Laws Con nued Phone Page # Rehabilita on Act: Sec on 501 Rehabilita on Act: Sec on 503 Rehabilita on Act: Sec on 504 Rehabilita on Act: Sec on 508 Telecommunica ons Act Vo ng Rights Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of Na onal Voter Registra on Act, Motor Voter Act Vo ng Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act Vo ng Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) Legal Rights Department of Jus ce Disability Rights Educa on Fund Protec on & Advocacy for People with Disabili es SC Appleseed Legal Jus ce Center SC Human Affairs Commission SC Legal Services Southeast ADA Center Through the Looking Glass U.S. EEO Commission Self Advocacy Groups Amputee Buddy Learning & Encouragement ARC Of SC: People on the Go Be er Breather s Club Brain Injury Associa on of SC Peer Support Groups Columbia Parkinson s Support Group Fairfield County DSN Advocacy Group Florence County DSN Advocacy Council HealthSouth Amputee & Stroke Support Groups HopeHealth, Lower Savannah Impact SC Self Advocacy Council Living Well with Diabetes Now Hear This! Chester County Open Arms: Hampton County Palme o AIDS Life Support Services People Are Dandy People on the Go in Kershaw County People Power P.I.E. Group Able South Carolina SC Spinal Cord Injury Associa on Peer Support SC SHARE Vo ng League of Women Voters of SC

7 Contents 7 Vo ng Con nued Phone Page # Protec on & Advocacy -PAVA Program South Carolina Elec on Commission South Carolina Young Voters Ini a ve County Elec on Commission/Boards Abbeville County Aiken County Allendale County Anderson County Bamberg County Barnwell County Beaufort County Berkeley County Calhoun County Charleston County Cherokee County Chester County Chesterfield County Clarendon County Colleton County Darlington County Dillon County Dorchester County Edgefield County Fairfield County Florence County Georgetown County Greenville County Greenwood County Hampton County Horry County Jasper County Kershaw County Lancaster County Laurens County Lee County Lexington County Marion County Marlboro County McCormick County Newberry County Oconee County Orangeburg County Pickens County Richland County Saluda County Table of Contents

8 Table of Contents Contents 8 County Elec on Commission/Boards Con nued Phone Page # Spartanburg County Sumter County Union County Williamsburg County York County Assis ve Technology AT Recycling/Loan Programs Allied Opportuni es disability Resource Center Loan Closet EnableTech FODAC MedNeed of SC Reboot -AT Resource Center Re-Use Program by Able South Carolina SC Assis ve Technology Program-Loan Program SC Equipment Distribu on Program SC VR Assis ve Technology Loan Program STAR Network by Walton Op ons Touch The Future Informa on & Technical Assistance Abledata ADA Technical Assistance Program Job Accommoda on Network Rehabilita on Engineering and Assis ve Technology SC Assis ve Technology Program Southeast ADA Center Benefits & Services Health The Benefit Bank Department of Health & Environmental Control Medicaid Medicare Social Security Administra on SC Department of Disabili es & Special Needs SC Department of Health & Human Services State Health Insurance Program - Appalachia State Health Insurance Program - Catawba State Health Insurance Program - Central Midlands State Health Insurance Program - Lowcountry State Health Insurance Program - Lower Savannah State Health Insurance Program - Santee - Lynches State Health Insurance Program - Trident State Health Insurance Program - Upper Savannah

9 Contents Health Con nued Phone Page # State Health Insurance Program - Vantage Point State Health Insurance Program - Waccamaw U li es/assistance Programs Community Ac on Agencies Aiken/Barnwell Community Ac on Commission Beaufort/Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission Berkeley-Dorchester Coun es Economic Development Carolina Community Ac ons Charleston County Human Services Commission Chesterfield-Marlboro Economic Opportunity Council Darlington County Community Ac on Agency GLEAMNS Human Resource Commission Lowcountry Community Ac on Agency Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Ac on Agency Pee Dee Community Ac on Agency Piedmont Community Ac ons Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council Wateree Community Ac ons Assurance Wireless Food Assistance Programs Safelink Wireless South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) South Carolina Lifeline and Link-Up Program Supplemental Nutri on Assistance Program (SNAP) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) US Department of Energy Assistance Welvista Pharmacy Assistance Waiver Services Community Choices Waiver Community Supports Waiver Head and Spinal Cord Injury (HASCI) Waiver HIV/AIDS Waiver Intellectual Disabili es/related Disabili es Waiver Mechanical Ven lator Waiver Medically Complex Children Waiver Pervasive Developmental Disorder Waiver Psychiatric Residen al Waiver (CHANCE)&(PRTF) Other Waiver Supports Home Again Program Table of Contents 9

10 Table of Contents Contents Children s Services 10 Developmental Services Phone Page # Educa on BabyNet Bright Start, LLC Centers for Developmental Services Early Interven on Easter Seals South Carolina Office of Excep onal Children SC Department VR-Transi on Program SC School for the Deaf & Blind School Districts Abbeville County School District Aiken County School District Allendale County School District Anderson County School District 1 Anderson County School District 2 Anderson County School District 3 Anderson County School District 4 Anderson County School District 5 Bamberg County School District 1 Bamberg County School District 2 Barnwell County School District 19 Barnwell County School District 29 Barnwell County School District 45 Beaufort County School District Berkeley County School District Calhoun County School District Charleston County School District Cherokee County School District Chester County School District Chesterfield County School District Clarendon County School District 1 Clarendon County School District 2 Clarendon County School District 3 Colleton County School District Darlington County School District Dillon County School District 3 Dillon County School District 4 Dorchester County School District 2 Dorchester County School District 4 Edgefield County School District Fairfield County School District Florence County School District 1 Florence County School District

11 Contents School Districts Con nued Phone Page # Florence County School District 3 Florence County School District 4 Florence County School District 5 Georgetown County School District 5 Greenville County School District Greenwood County School District 50 Greenwood County School District 51 Greenwood County School District 52 Lee County School District Hampton County School District 1 Hampton County School District 2 Horry County School District Jasper County School District Kershaw County School District Lancaster County School District Laurens County School District 55 Laurens County School District 56 Lexington County School District 1 Lexington County School District 2 Lexington County School District 4 Lexington County School District 5 Marion County School District 1 Marion County School District 2 Marion County School District 7 Marlboro County School District McCormick County School District Newberry County School District Oconee County School District Orangeburg County School District 3 Orangeburg County School District 4 Orangeburg County School District 5 Pickens County School District Richland County School District 1 Richland County School District 2 Saluda County School District SC Public Charter School District Spartanburg County School District 1 Spartanburg County School District 2 Spartanburg County School District 3 Spartanburg County School District 4 Spartanburg County School District 5 Spartanburg County School District 6 Spartanburg County School District 7 Sumter County School District Union County School District Table of Contents 11

12 Table of Contents Contents School Districts Con nued Phone Page # Williamsburg County School District York County School District 1 York County School District 2 York County School District 3 York County School District 4 Family Support ABC Child Care Caring Connec on/musc Family Connec on of South Carolina Federa on of Families of SC Friends of Persons with Disabili es Marion-Dillon Parent Guardian Associa on Parents & Guardians Associa on Parents Reaching Out to Parents Saleeby Center Parents Council Through the Looking Glass Upstate Parents Network Health & Wellbeing Carolina Children s Charity Children s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnos c and Treatment March of Dimes SC Children with Special Healthcare Needs Shriner s Hospital for Children TEFRA USCM Team for Early Childhood Solu ons College Disability Services Benedict College Charleston Southern University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston The Citadel Francis Marion Furman University Greenville Technical College Horry Georgetown Technical College Lander University Limestone College Midlands Technical College

13 Contents Disability Services Con nued Phone Page # Orangeburg/Calhoun Technical College SC State Spartanburg Community College Trident Technical College Center for Disability Services University of SC University of SC Aiken University of SC Beaufort University of SC Upstate Winthrop University Life Programs Resources CarolinaLIFE ClemsonLIFE Coastal CarolinaLIFE College of Charleston R.E.A.C.H Other Programs ClemsonHOPE Ins tute for Community Inclusion SC Department of Educa on ThinkCollege TransCen,Inc. Employment Employment & Training Resources AbilityJobs/Job Access Bender Consul ng Community Op ons Supported Employment DisABLED Person Inc. Goodwill Job Connec on Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina Job Accommoda on Network USC Supported Employment Program State & Government Programs Governors Commi ee on Employment Program Assistance Line ( PAL Line) Schedule A, Hiring Authority SC Commission for the Blind SC Department of Employment & Workforce SC DMH Consumer Employment Program SC Human Affairs Commission South Carolina Voca onal Rehabilita on SSA / Ticket to Work U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Table of Contents 13

14 Table of Contents Contents Workforce Centers Phone Page # Abbeville Aiken Aiken Technical College Allendale Anderson Bamberg Barnwell Benne sville Berkeley Bishopville Camden Cheraw Chester Chesterfield Colleton Columbia Conway Dorchester Edgefield Florence Gaffney Greenwood Hampton Jasper Lake City Lancaster Laurens Lexington Liberty Kingstree Marion McAlister Square McCormick Newberry Orangeburg Piedmont Rock Hill Saluda Seneca Spartanburg Sumter Union Winnsboro

15 Contents Housing Home Modifica on Phone Page # Anderson Interfaith Ministries The Deep Well Project East Bluff Community Organiza on EmmanuWheel Home Builders Associa on of SC Home Works of America Kehoe Constructors LightHouse Ministries My Home Opera on Home SHARE Inc. SC VR Home Modification Loan Program US Dept. of Agriculture Rural Housing Housing Authori es Aiken Housing Authority Charleston Count Housing & Redevelopment Columbia Housing Authority Housing Authority of the City of Charleston Housing Authority of the City of Greenville The Housing Authority of Fort Mill SC Regional Housing Authority #3 SC State Housing Finance & Development The Spartanburg Housing Authority Informa on Programs Charleston Trident Urban League Family Services, Inc. Social Serve SC Housing & Urban Development SC Human Affairs Commission SC Housing Founda on Urban League of the Upstate First Time Home Buyer Program Healing Proper es Home Again Program Housing Choice Voucher Program Mental Health America South Carolina Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) Suppor ve Community Living Ini a ve (SCLI) USC Supportive Housing Services Table of Contents 15

16 Table of Contents Contents Independent Living 16 Na onal Independent Living Organiza ons Phone Page # APRIL Na onal Council on Independent Living SC Centers For Independent Living DAC (Now Able South Carolina) disability Resource Center Walton Op ons for Independent Living Walton Op ons for Independent Living- Lowcountry Statewide Independent Living Council SC Statewide Independent Living Council Sports & Recrea on Ac vi es Beaches Camps Capital Senior Center Charleston Area Therapeu c Riding Cherry Grove Pier Fishing City of Anderson Recrea on Center Fishing & Hun ng Licenses Fun 4 All Red Barn Pony Park & Equestrian Center Rein & Shine: Horses that Heal Richland County Adaptive Recreation Safari Club Interna onal Low Country Chapter SC Department of Natural Resources Very Special Arts of SC (VSA) Charleston County Park & Recrea on Isle of Palms County Park Kiawah Beachwalker Park Folly Beach County Park Hilton Head Myrtle Beach Camp Adam Fisher Camp Burnt Gin Camp Discovery Camp Good Times Camp Happy Days Camp Hope Camp Independence Camp Lion s Den Camp Puzzle Palooza Camp Sertoma

17 Contents Camps Con nued Phone Page # Camp Sewee Camp Skilzz Camp Spearhead Camp Sunshine Camp T.A.L.K PAALS Doggone Days of Summer Camp SC School for the Deaf and Blind Summer Camp Super Summer Camp Fitness Aqua cs at McLeod Health & Fitness Center Center for Health & Fitness Fitness Forum LifeCenter Health & Condi oning Club Table of Contents Golf Parks Carolina Lakes Golf Course Dragon s Lair Fantasy Mini Golf Fort Jackson Golf Club Myrtlewood Golf Club The Legends at Parris Island Golf Course The Walker Course at Clemson University Tidewater Golf Course & Plantation Whispering Pines Golf Course Access Pass Charles Pinckney Na onal Historic Site Charleston County Park & Recrea on Commi ee Congaree Na onal Park Cowpens Na onal Ba lefield Fort Sumter Na onal Monument Ninety Six Na onal Historic Site Playgrounds Sports Aiken Library Park The All Children s Park Cleveland Park Accessible Playground Free2play - Mauldin Miracle Park Kings Mountain Na onal Military Park Virginia Hylton Park Abili es Unlimited of the Carolinas Adapted Sailing - Anchors Away! Anderson YMCA-Special Olympics Swim Team Achieving Wheelchair Equality (AWE)

18 Table of Contents Contents 18 Sports Continued Phone Page # Canoeing for Kids Carolina Crash Challenged Athletes Founda on Charleston Miracle League Clemson Challenger League Baseball Program Dream Riders Dwarf Athle c Associa on of America H.A.L.T.E.R Happy Hoovers Therapeu c Equestrian Center Heroes on Horseback Mauldin Maulers Wheelchair So ball Mauldin Miracle League North Charleston Rolling Hurricanes SC Disabled Sportsmen Associa on Southeastern Wheelchair Sports Associa on Spartanburg Pistons Wheelchair Basketball Special Olympics South Carolina Sports Mobility Network The USTA Southern Wheelchair Tennis Commi ee U.S. Na onal Amputee Soccer Team Wheelin Sportsman Support Organiza ons Aging and Disability Resource Centers & Offices Au sm SC Appalachian Council of Governments Catawba Area Agency on Aging Central Midlands Council of Governments Darlington County Council on Aging Lowcountry Council of Governments Lower Savannah Council of Governments Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments Trident Area on Aging Upper Savannah Council of Governments Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments The Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging ASPIRE Au sm Advocate Founda on Au sm Speaks Believe! Building Futures Au sm Clinic Bu erfly Kisses Au sm Group Carolina Au sm Carolina Au sm Resource & Evalua on Center Carolina Therapy Associates

19 Contents Au sm Con nued Phone Page # Charleston Au sm Academy Chrysalis Au sm Center The Dakota Center Lowcountry Au sm Founda on Move, Groove & Get Ac ve! Pine Grove, Inc Project Hope Founda on South Carolina Au sm Society South Carolina Early Au sm Project Blindness & Low Vision Associa on for Educa on & Rehabilita on Associa on for the Blind Beacon Sensory Learning Center Na onal Federa on of the Blind of SC Rocky Bo om Retreat & Conference Center SC Associa on of Blind Students SC Commission for the Blind SC School for the Deaf & Blind Deaf & Hard of Hearing American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters Amplify Life Carolina Speech & Language Center Described & Cap oned Media Program Relay South Carolina South Carolina Associa on of the Deaf SC School for the Deaf & Blind South Carolina Speech, Language & Hearing Assoc Disability & Special Needs Boards Aiken County Allendale/Barnwell County Anderson County Bamberg County Beaufort County Calhoun County Charleston County Cherokee County Chester/Lancaster County Chesterfield County Clarendon County Colleton County Darlington County Dorchester County Georgetown County Table of Contents 19

20 Table of Contents Contents Disability & Special Needs Boards Continued Phone Page # Greenville County Greenwood County Hampton County Horry County Florence County Jasper County Kershaw County Laurens County Lee County Marion/Dillon County Marlboro County Newberry County Oconee County Orangeburg County Pickens County Richland/Lexington Spartanburg County Sumter County Union County Williamsburg County York County Other Disability Agencies & Organiza ons Americans with Disabili es for A endant Programs American Associa on of People with Disabili es Brain Injury Associa on of America Brain Injury Associa on of SC Cedar Springs Academy Cys c Fibrosis Founda on - SC Chapter Disability.gov disability.gov DisabilityResources.org disabilityresources.org Down Syndrome Associa on of the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville Easter Seals of South Carolina Epilepsy Founda on Family Resource Center First Call United Way Multiple Sclerosis Association of America National Down Syndrome Society National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Carolinas South Carolina Access SC Brain Injury Leadership Council SC Spinal Cord Injury Associa on Spina Bifida Association of America

21 Contents Disability Agencies & Organiza ons Con nued Phone Page # SC Department of Disabilities & Special Needs SC Partnership of Disability Organiza ons The Reeve Founda on South Carolina Voca onal Rehabilita on Department Tri-Development Center of Aiken County United Cerebral Palsy of SC Intellectual/Developmental Disabili es ARC of South Carolina ARC of Coastal Carolina ARC of Pickens County American Associa on on Intellectual Disabili es Berkeley Ci zens, Inc. Healing Farm SC Developmental Disabili es Council Library Services Anderson County Library Services Center for Disability Resources Library-USC SC State Library - Talking Book Services Mental Health Mental Health America, South Carolina Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) Na onal Alliance of Mental Illness Midlands Na onal Alliance of Mental Illness Upstate South Carolina Department of Mental Health SC SHARE Service Animals Carolina Canine Companions for Independence Dogs for Au sm Guide Dogs of America Na onal Associa on of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU) Palme o Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) Southeastern Assistance Dogs The Service Dog Ins tute Tax Informa on Tax Exemp ons SC Department of Revenue Transporta on Drivers Training Atlan c Physical Therapy s Driver Rehabilita on Dorn VA Medical Center Drivers Rehab Services Mobility Research Clinic at Palmetto Health Table of Contents 21

22 Table of Contents Contents Drivers Training Con nued Phone Page # Roger C. Peace Driver Rehabilita on Program Star Riding & Driving, Inc. Informa on & Assistance Project Ac on Accessible Travelers Database Nonemergency Medical Transporta on SC Department of Motor Vehicles Public Transporta on Taxi s Aging, Disability, & Transportation Resource Center Best Friend Express Charleston Area Regional Transit Authority (CARTA) Clemson Area Transit Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (CMRTA) Coast RTA Cross Country Connec ons Dial-A-Ride Transit Service (DART) Harbison Wheels Program Five Points Wheels Greenlink (GAP) Independent Transporta on Network Charleston J.R Services, Inc Northeast Wheels PDRTA - Paratransit Cheraw PDRTA - Paratransit Florence PDRTA - Paratransit Marion Spartanburg County Transporta on Service Bureau Santee Wateree Regional Transporta on Authority TriCounty Link System York County Access A&M Taxi s Access Taxi, LLC AK Transporta on Alquds-Beitaksa, LLC Blue Ribbon Taxi Cab Co Capital City Cab Checker Yellow Cab Co Coastal Limo & Transport Deluxe Cab, LLC Hamilton Limo Service SNS Transporta on Services, LLC

23 Contents Vehicle Modifica ons Modifica ons Phone Page # BP&S Rehab Carolina Mobility Sales Disabled Dealer FODAC Herbert s Mobility Ilderton Conversion Company SC Assis ve Technology Program Southeastern Health Plus, Inc. Veterans Informa on & Assistance Alston Wilkes Veterans Home Midlands Alston Wilkes Veterans Home Upstate Columbia Veterans Center & Readjustment Disabled American Veterans Hidden Wounds SC Paralyzed Veterans of America Service Office SC State Office of Veterans Affairs SC Veterans Southeastern Paralyzed Veterans of America US Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office Wounded Warrior Table of Contents 23

24 Advocacy & Legal Rights Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy American Associa on of People with Disabili es (AAPD) 2013 H Street, NW, 5th Floor Washington, DC Toll-Free: (800) Phone/TTY: (202) Fax: (866) ADVOCACY The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) organizes the disability community to be a powerful force for change politically, socially, and economically. AAPD recognizes the value of working in broad coalitions to foster unity, leadership, and change. While they do not provide direct assistance to individuals, they can provide individuals with referrals to other organizations that can help. This is a national organization. AARP South Carolina 1201 Main Street, Suite 1280 Columbia, SC Toll-Free: (866) Fax: (803) AARP is a nonprofit, nonpar san organiza on, which assists people over the age of 50 to maintain their independence, choice, and control. AARP believes strongly in the principles of collec ve purpose, collec ve voice, and the collec ve power of all individuals in the United States over the age of 50. ADAPT 201 S. Cherokee 1640-A E. 2nd St. Suite 100 Denver, CO Aus n, TX Phone: (303) Phone: (512) ADAPT is a na onal grass-roots community organiza on that organizes disability rights ac vists to engage in nonviolent direct ac on, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabili es to live in freedom. This is a na onal organiza on and serves residents in South Carolina. 24

25 Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy Associa on of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) 2001 Pershing Circle, Suite 200 North Li le Rock, AR Phone: (501) Fax: (501) The Associa on of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a na onal grass roots, consumer controlled, nonprofit membership organiza on consis ng of centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organiza ons, and individuals concerned with the independent living issues of people with disabili es living in rural America. This is a na onal organiza on but accepts memberships na onwide. Arc of South Carolina 3214 Leaphart Road, Suite C. West Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Fax: (803) Advocacy & Legal Rights The Arc of South Carolina serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabili es. They ensure every individual, regardless of disability, has the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where they learn, live, and work. Since 1950, The Arc has provided guidance in the areas of advocacy, educa on, public awareness, preven on, and research. The Benefit Bank 107 Saluda Pointe Drive Lexington, SC Toll-Free: (800) Phone: (803) x 2017 Fax: (803) Since 1991, the South Carolina Office of Rural Health has been working to improve the health status of rural and underserved people throughout the state of South Carolina. They pursue their mission through advocacy and educa on and through assis ng providers, communi es and policy makers. The Benefits Banks is an online service designed to secure funds and services for individuals and families working to overcome poverty and to build long term financial stability. 25

26 Advocacy & Legal Rights Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy Consor um for Ci zens with Disabili es 1660 L Street, NW, Ste. 700 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Fax: (202) The Consor um for Ci zens with Disabili es is a coali on of approximately 100 na onal disability organiza ons who work together to advocate for na onal public policy that ensures the self-determina on, independence, empowerment, integra on, and inclusion of children and adults with disabili es in all aspects of society. This is a na onal organiza on. Able South Carolina Formerly Disability Ac on Center, Inc. 136 Stonemark Lane, Suite Pelham Rd, Suite 100A Columbia, SC Greenville, SC Phone: (803) Phone: (864) Toll-Free: (800) Toll-Free: (800) TTY: (803) TTY: (864) Fax: (803) Fax: (864) Able South Carolina (formerly Disability Ac on Center) is commi ed to individual and systems advocacy. They encourage individuals with disabili es to learn and apply self-advocacy skills in their everyday life. Able SC seeks to engage local, state, and na onal leaders to create changes to make it possible for people with disabili es to live independently. Able SC serves 23 coun es. See full lis ng under Independent Living for specific coun es served. disability Resource Center 7944 Dorchester Road, Suite 5 North Charleston, SC Phone: (843) TTY: (843) Fax: (843) The disability Resource Center (drc) facilitates and promotes self-advocacy, individual advocacy, and community/systems advocacy to effec vely problem solve, remove of barriers, and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabili es. drc serves 5 coun es. See full lis ng under Independent Living for specific coun es served. 26

27 Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy LaMondré Pough Unlimited, LLC (Speaker) Phone: (803) LaMondré Pough Unlimited, LLC offers inspira onal presenta ons, training, and coaching to companies. Services focuses on empowerment and diversity. Their mission is to inspire people to live life without limits. Mental Health America - South Carolina 1823 Gadsden Street Columbia, SC Phone: (803) The mission of Mental Health America South Carolina (MHASC) is to improve the lives of people with mental illness in South Carolina. MHASC assists individuals with mental illnesses and their families, provides educa onal training, and raises awareness throughout the state through health fairs and advocacy ac vi es. Advocacy & Legal Rights Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) 3809 Rosewood Dr. Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Fax: (803) The mission of MIRCI is to provide community based services to individuals recovering from severe mental illness or emo onal disorders in the Midlands of South Carolina through counseling, housing and financial management ini a ves. 27

28 Advocacy & Legal Rights Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy Na onal Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) South Carolina PO Box 1267 Columbia, SC Toll-Free: (800) Phone: (803) Fax: (803) NAMI SC is the state chapter for the Na onal Alliance on Mental Illness. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals who live with mental illnesses and their families by promo ng the availability of effec ve services and resources, through educa on, support and advocacy. NAMI has several SC affiliates. To find an affiliate nearest you, please visit: Na onal Council on Independent Living (NCIL) 1710 Rhode Island Ave, NW, 5th Floor Washington, D.C Toll-Free: (877) Phone: (202) TTY: (202) Fax: (202) NCIL works to advance independent living and the rights of people with disabili es through consumer-driven advocacy. They envision a world in which people with disabili es are valued equally and par cipate fully. This is a na onal organiza on but accepts memberships na onwide. Partners in Policymaking Pro-Parents 652 Bush River Road, Suite 203 Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Toll-free: (800) Fax: (803) Partners in Policymaking Leadership training program for parents of children with developmental disabili es and adults with disabili es that teaches them how to be effec ve advocates with policymakers and how to advocate for systems change. PIP is a project of the SC Partnership of Disability Organiza ons and is administered by PRO-Parents. The project is funded through a grant from the SC Developmental Disabili es Council. 28

29 Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy PRO-Parents 652 Bush River Road, Suite 203 Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Fax: (803) Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina is a private, non-profit organization that provides information and training about education to families of children with all types of disabilities. The agency believes that parents can be the best advocates for their children. Advisors at PRO-Parents help parents to become aware of their rights and responsibilities through telephone counseling, workshops and written material. Protec on & Advocacy for People with Disabili es, Inc. Central Office 3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 208 Columbia, SC Toll Free: (866) Phone: (803) TTY: (866) Advocacy & Legal Rights Established in 1977 as the protec on and advocacy system for the State of South Carolina, P&A is a member of the Na onal Disability Rights Network (NDRN) and is mandated by state and federal law to protect the rights of people with disabili es in South Carolina. P&A has four offices: Columbia, Charleston, Florence and Greenville. SC Appleseed Legal Jus ce Center P.O. Box 7187 Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Fax: (803) The South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center advocates for specific populations, including people with disabilities, whose concerns and needs generally go unheard in the government. 29

30 Advocacy & Legal Rights Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy South Carolina Au sm Society 652 Bush River Rd, Suite 203 Columbia, SC Toll-Free: (800) Phone: (803) Fax: (803) sm.org The South Carolina Au sm Society (SCAS) provides support, advocacy, and informa on and referral services for South Carolinians with Au sm. Advocacy is an important aspect of SCAS purpose. They work with policymakers throughout the state to help improve the services available to individuals with an au sm spectrum disorder. South Carolina Client Assistance Program (CAP) 1205 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Toll Free: (800) Fax: (803) TTY: (803) The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a federally mandated program that advocates for persons with disabili es in South Carolina who are seeking or receiving services through the Voca onal Rehabilita on Department (VR), Commission for the Blind (CB), and all Independent Living Programs (IL) and projects funded under the Rehabilita on Act of 1973, as amended. South Carolina Developmental Disabili es Council 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 461 Columbia, SC Phone: (803) TTY (803) The South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council is comprised of members appointed by the governor. The membership includes individuals with developmental disabilities or their relatives, advocates, service providers, and state and local agency representatives. It is federally funded under the Developmental Disabilities Act. 30

31 Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy SC Statewide Independent Living Council 136 Stonemark Lane, Suite 100 Columbia, SC Toll-Free: (800) Phone: (803) The SCSILC is a Governor-appointed, non-profit, cross-disability Council of 15 vo ng members with representa on from across the state of South Carolina. The SCSILC s primary task is to monitor, review and evaluate the implementa on of the 3 year State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The SCSILC s mission is to promote inclusion in all aspects of life for South Carolinians with disabili es. SC Share (South Carolina Self-Help Associa on Regarding Emo ons) 427 Mee ng Street West Columbia, SC Phone: (803) Fax: (803) Advocacy & Legal Rights SC SHARE is the only statewide mental health consumer run non-profit organiza on of its kind in South Carolina. The organiza on is open to anyone who has a mental illness. SC Share offers education, hope, and support to individuals living with mental illness. In addition to community education, the group has Certified Peer mentors for people living in Lexington, Richland, Horry, Florence, Charleston, and Aiken counties. Special Needs Advocacy Group 256 Molasses Lane Mt. Pleasant SC Phone: (843) The Special Needs Advocacy Group advocates for all ages of individuals with disabilities around the state and nationwide. Special Needs Advocacy Group help parents understand, acquire and appropriate special needs services. They can help parents at their child s IEP meetings, advise with legal service plans, and can help with private insurance appeals. 31

32 Advocacy & Legal Rights: Advocacy Advocacy & Legal Rights Walton Op ons for Independent Living North Augusta Lowcountry 325 Georgia Avenue 2414 Jefferies Blvd. North Augusta, SC Walterboro, SC Phone: (803) Toll-Free: (877) Relay: Phone: (843) Fax: (803) Relay: ons.org Through collabora ve efforts with area resources and consumer advocacy groups, Walton Op ons engages in systems advocacy efforts and encourage individuals with disabili es to advocate for themselves. The rights of each individual to make decisions, control their lives, and make choices are promoted through advocacy and public awareness efforts. Walton Op ons serves 10 coun es. See full lis ng under Independent Living for specific coun es served. 32